On July 27th, 1988, in Chicago, IL, a family's home went up in flames, leading the police to the discovery of five bodies inside, three of whom were small children. The crime scene indicated that arson had been used to cover up this heinous crime. An all-night interrogation would result in a young man facing multiple murder charges in a criminal court. His case would help to expose two decades of unspeakable acts of darkness and evil from those who swore to protect and serve.

This is the story of Ronald Kitchen and his fight to free himself from death row.

On New Year's Day, 2011, a young female immigrant’s corpse was discovered on the royal family’s Sandringham estate, the Queen of England’s favorite home for the holidays. The investigation into the missing and murdered teenage girl leads to more questions than answers. Who killed her and why remains shrouded in mystery and conspiracy. This is the cold case of Alisa Dmitrijeva.

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In the summer of 2006, a young White River Apache woman vanished. The police would later discover that she had been the victim of extreme torture and murder at the hands of people she knew. The criminal punishment that the judge handed her five assailants for her depraved and heartless death would shock the community. This became the most notorious case in history on the Fort Apache Reservation in Arizona.

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In 1991, over the Thanksgiving holiday weekend, a real-life nightmare unfolded in the kitchen of a beautiful new bride. A red hat, scissors, an iron, and homemade BBQ ribs would reveal the most disturbing and bizarre of holiday rituals.

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On an early Sunday morning in May 1987, in Toronto, Canada, a young man entered a police station with his hands dripping in blood. In a trance-like state, he says to the officers, “My God, I’ve just killed two people.”  His crimes would shock and horrify the community, and the criminal trial revolutionized how Canada’s Supreme Court defined murder.

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From Joan of Arc and the Salem Witch Trials to the modern-day Witches of Romania, women with power and divine insight have long been feared and persecuted. Explore the fascinating history of witchcraft around the world. Learn about the origin and motivations behind why women labeled as witches were subsequently hunted, tortured, and executed.

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In 2005, in the peaceful village of Tanacu, high up in the Carpathian Mountains of Romania, lay a frightened and vulnerable young woman bound to a makeshift cross. Abandoned inside a dark, musty room within the monastery, she awaited her fate.

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Within the walls of the lavish Congdon family mansion lies a mystery of murder, betrayal, and greed. A wealthy heiress, a candlestick, a stolen coin, and a spoiled daughter would all play a role in the strangest and most famous murders in Minnesota history.

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On February 9th, 2010, in the picturesque foothills of Rancho Santa Margarita, California, a woman anxiously awaited her husband’s return home to celebrate the 42nd anniversary of their first date together. A night that should have held romance and nostalgia for the couple would become one of blood and terror.

IN THE EPISODE, I PRONOUNCE MARCIA ANNE FORSBERG’S NAME IN THE TRADITIONAL WAY LIKE MARSHA. HOWEVER, ACCORDING TO THE CHARLEY PROJECT, IT IS PRONOUNCED LIKE (MAR-SEE-AH) WHICH I WAS NOT AWARE OF UNTIL AFTER THE FACT. MY SINCEREST APOLOGIES TO HER LOVED ONES FOR THIS OVERSIGHT.

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In the summer of 2013, on the beautiful island of Mallorca, Spain, a pact of greed and love would lead police to the bludgeoned and bloody body of a millionaire businessman. This is the case of Andreu Coll Tur and the hand-crafted weapon inspired by his love of violent video games.

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